One of the largest boating lakes in Arkansas, Beaver Lake boasts more than 450 miles of shoreline. One of a series of lakes created in northwestern Arkansas and southwestern Missouri as a flood-control measure along the White River, the lake is conveniently located close to several golf courses (at least nine public golf courses and more than 13 private courses) throughout the region. With a mild climate year-round, you can hit the links 365 days a year. While you're in the area, you'll need a play to store the clubs as well as lay your head. Luckily, Beaver Lake has several resorts that promise all of the comforts of home with the rustic outdoor appeal of a wilderness sanctuary, perfect for fishing, hiking, sightseeing, boating, and relaxing.
Ventris Trails End Resort
The Ventris Trails End Resort is located on Beaver Lake's north shore, close to attractions such as War Eagle and Eureka Springs, and less than a few hours from Branson, Mo. Open year-round, the resort features cedar log cabins with wrap-around decks and porch swings on 20 wooded acres. Each cabin is fully furnished and stocked with cookware, utensils, and bed/bath linens. In addition to barbecue grills and picnic tables, the resort also is home to a well-lit marina with fish-cleaning station as well as vending machines and laundry. Nearby golf courses include Big Sugar Creek in Pea Ridge, Ark., and the Prairie Creek Country Club in Rogers, Ark.
Ventris Trails End Resort
9484 Simrell Dr
Garfield, AR 72732
(479) 359-3497
beaverlakeresorts.com/
Beaver Lake Lodge of the Ozarks
The Beaver Lake Lodge is located near the Prairie Creek region of Beaver Lake, 4 miles from the shopping district of downtown Rogers, Ark. Situated on a hillside overlooking Beaver Lake, the lodge offers guests a selection of activities, including fishing, boating, swimming in the outdoor pool, and golf at one of two 18-hole golf courses. The exterior is made of native stone, with a balcony on the second story. In-room amenities include cable TV and kitchenettes. Some suites come with a Jacuzzi tub and fireplace, barbecue grills, and a choice of smoking and non-smoking rooms.
Beaver Lake Lodge of the Ozarks
14733 Dutchman's Drive
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 925-2313
beaverlake.com/beaverlakelodge/index.html
Rocky Branch Resort
Located on the lake near the Rocky Branch area, the Rocky Branch Resort enables guests to choose their accommodations, including a lodge, a selection of cabins, a lake home, or a mobile home. Those with recreational vehicles can park their RVs on an RV pad. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, horseshoes, tether ball, and children's play area. The property has plenty of wildlife, including deer, raccoons, foxes, and opossum for guests to see. The resort is open spring, summer, and fall, but closes for winter repairs.
Rocky Branch Resort
20510 Park Rd.
Rogers, Ar 72756
(800) 925-1688
rockybranchresorts.com
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Tracy S. Morris has been a freelance writer since 2000. She has published two novels and numerous online articles. Her work has appeared in national magazines and newspapers, including "Ferrets," "CatFancy," "Lexington Herald Leader" and "The Tulsa World."
